April 18, 2025
In the news: 'everyone is eager for change'
Matched is quoted in an article about the need for greater transparency in the renewable energy market.
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Verifiable ratings of renewable energy supply
Many energy suppliers market their electricity as renewable while continuing to buy fossil-fuelled power—a practice enabled by outdated regulations. To resolve this confusion, Matched uses public data to track what electricity households and businesses are actually receiving—hour by hour, all year.
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100% renewable is not 100% renewable
Many British households choose an electricity tariff that is '100% renewable'—often paying a little extra for the promise of cleaner power. But what does this label actually mean in practice? It suggests that all the electricity you use comes directly from renewables like wind or solar. However, the reality of how the grid works is more complex.
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March 7, 2025
Good Energy details their renewable energy supply
Following conversations with Matched, Good Energy has shared data-backed information about their renewable energy supply.
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100% renewable is not 100% renewable
How renewable is our energy? A third of UK homes pay a premium for '100% renewable' electricity, but what does this really mean?
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